The Best Sketchbooks for Watercolour? // Sketchbook Session // Etchr Sketchbooks

In this video, I'm testing out some of the best & newest sketchbooks for watercolour: the Etchr sketchbooks! Thank you so much to Etchr Lab for sending these to me to test out.
Etchr Sketchbooks: bit.ly/jelarts-etchr-books
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[@clayisdad9063]

Idk if this is weird, but my favorite videos of yours are sketchbook sessions/sketchbook spreads

[@greylee26]

Nopee

[@ello-olle]

It ain’t

[@k.ccooper9420]

True

[@MusingsFromTheDen]

Same here. 😊

[@sunnathorkelsdottir3456]

it is true

[@XabioArts]

The way you work with colors is beautiful. That cat w the fish and the white duck are 👌

[@myalovesdani]

ur videos always inspire me to draw animals with clothes aaaaa such a weird yet adorable concept

[@JelArts]

Hahah I'm glad

[@annavannoni]

Beatrix Potter is the 1st to do that.

[@LlamaFreak]

I-Is that a llama on the corner of them... :O If that's not a sign that I should buy one, idk what is lmao

[@charliemcquillan4010]

I know!! I saw it and I was like "so.. How much do these sketchbooks cost? " LMFAO!!

[@charliemcquillan4010]

They are so damn expensive haha

[@ShezART1]

If you read this comment have a wonderful day. Because of wonderful Channels like you i started my Art Channel. I love your videos and all the lovely stationery you own😍😍💕💕

[@RadTrashed]

These are genuinely the best sketchbooks I've ever used. I supported their kickstarter and got four of them and I don't think I'd use anything else without yearning for the quality of these sketchbooks. Etchr really outdid themselves with these.

[@lili8400]

The rough paper really suits your loose watercolor art style ❤️ I like the backpack cat so much 😻

[@FelineFurKin]

I love the cat, he looks like an interesting character. I wouldn’t worry about what you sketch, it’s all good and you never know what comes along.

[@tarasparkels9823]

I would get this just for the alpaca

[@JelArts]

Right?!?

[@gigipinkone]

I've been excited to see what you think about these!

[@JelArts]

Ohh I hope you enjoy the video!

[@RavenBrainArt]

Just a heads up they fixed the paper in the illo sketchbook so it doesn’t speckle anymore

[@ThisismeiamJo]

Mjc48127 omg yay I was dying to get one and then I saw a bunch of reviews on it being speckly and I was so sad but now I’m gonna buy one

[@mothmanleon8986]

how did you find that out? :o

[@TheASMRpotato]

I just got mine and have done a few paintings without any issues

[@jamieroberts269]

Love how confident you are with your loose sketching and watercolor! You inspire me to be more expressive and loose with my art.

[@maryjane89]

Yeeees, I'm so glad you did a review on these sketchbooks! I've tried out a couple of watercolour and mixed media sketchbooks, but I haven't found the holy grail yet. I've been eyeing these for such a long time!

[@chantalg2035]

Haven't been on KZbin for a while. I'm glad I'm watching your videos again♥️

[@celagail]

Aw. The white duck in the jacket holding a flower bouquet is so adorable!💕 Your creature character designs always remind me of Beatrix Potter’s story illustrations.

[@lilysopa]

I was just watching your videos! I love your style and you’ve inspired me to start drawing more and experimenting. Thanks so much! Love your channel ❤️

[@ikea_bear1791]

fireflies and flowers same here, thanks to her art and channel I learned that allowing myself to experiment and have fun with art is the best way to learn

[@Doesartvalerie]

I love your illustrations! Imma do some art now. Im getting inspired🙂

[@TealKorby]

This. Sketchbook. Seems. Amazing! And it’s nice that you were all over the place with subject matter, I often feel that way and feel crazy when it happens lol so it’s nice to see that I’m not the only one.

[@susangruhlke8782]

I like working with watercolors and you give me such great inspiration, love the videos!!

[@minshi5956]

I love the reviews and spreads you do, i like seeing the different kinds of sketchbooks there are that i would have never found on my own, and feeling inspired to try new supplies. I hope sometime i could try one of these if i can eventually afford it

[@Emily-fx1kc]

I always like watching your videos when I'm sketching or painting, super relaxing and enjoyable, nice ducks! Love you're painting style 💜

[@JelArts]

Thank you so much!! I appreciate it :)

[@mattigrace]

Seeing you draw always inspires me to illustrate 💙 thank you

[@beelzebabe5112]

Ok...just found your channel and I’m in LOVE! Your opening title/doodle page/ little birdie in the tree makes me feel like I’m watching a new episode of a Saturday cartoon that is on after Winnie the Pooh ❤️❤️❤️

[@jdub3853]

I have three of the A5 sizes from Etchr. They are outstanding books and I love the 100% cotton paper. Very cool review!

[@glimbri]

ooooo, etchr has always seemed to make great quality art stuff ( i’ve never personally tried them, but in the videos i’ve seen they look great 👌) these sketchbooks have caught my attention though!! aesthetically pleasing watercolour sketchbooks are always hard to find!! AND THE MINI PALETTE IS ADORABLEEEEEEEEEEEEE incredible art as always, i really love your use of colours :)

[@RepostCollection]

*Adorable furry thumbnail!*

[@JelArts]

Hehe thanks!

[@overthemoon7690]

I like the design of the sketchbooks, very sleek and modern. Looks great for drawing landscapes on them.

[@JullyAngel]

15:37 grabbed my attention from what I drawing when jel just said “cuz who doesn’t like drawing people with pointy hats?” Bc I was drawing snufkin and then I immediately just went “same” while looking at my cursed pigtailed snufkin wearing sailor moon outfit while still wearing his green pointy hat

[@byebyechey4896]

Could the speckles be granulation? It could be that some of your paints have granulating pigments which is a totally normal thing in watercolor, it can look speckly because the pigments separate as they dry. Some papers show granulation a lot more than others. Just a thought!

[@maryphoenix5414]

your sketchbook videos are definitely my favourite

[@lilyno1938]

I really like your channel, and you inspired me to draw more animals!

[@alexandrataylor1546]

Wow I just love your ducks! Your art is so amazing I love it so much!

[@cloroxbleach8232]

Yay I'm early the picture you drew is SO CUTE

[@atya.homayounsaraj8892]

Not first But not last When i see jelarts I click very fast Love ur Videos💜 u r the bestest youtuber ever and ur voice is so RELAXING

[@_ShinobiToB]

i really love the furry guy with the backpack, its one of the coolest pieces of art i've seen in a while 😍

[@Silver-jd6xi]

Yay! *does a little dance* JelArts uploaded! :D You made my day!

[@MsCarli23]

Those ducks are so cute!! i never really thought about drawing ducks..i will try it!

[@celine5783]

the books and the paper look amazing

[@That_0ne_Mothman]

I love these sketchbooks they look so good I wish to try them

[@cannedsodapop7047]

I love your are work! It's so beautiful and engelic.🤗

[@livgeneral6487]

I love videos like this it's relaxing an helpful cause I really need a sketchbook for watercolor. These looms so nice sadly the price hurts my soul lol

[@bleb9608]

ooo! I have the XL multi media and I love it!

[@ariadnajaime6295]

OMGGG I love everything The backpack cat is purrfect!!!

[@JelArts]

Thank you!!

[@alexistijerina8998]

New Sub!!!😄 Very happy and excited that I have stumbled upon your channel!! 😊😁 Love you ,your Art and your channel already!! ✨💕❤️💕❤️💕✨

[@artisticdoodoo6519]

LLOVE YOUR ART STYLE. THANKS

[@emerald9188]

i'm so late... but it's so good... luv your art!!! really calms me down after a long day of work

[@tammylanglois2602]

I have this sketchbook and love it. I do have to be patient as it stays damp longer than my Arches paper. But the colors do beautifully on it.

[@davidamos3477]

LOVE the cat, really cool!!

[@ghosthuntinbun5947]

I love your sketchbook videos!

[@JelArts]

I'm glad to hear that :)

[@golden_raccie]

Notification squad!!!! 😆🔥🔥🔥

[@ciart4339]

Awesome 😍💜

[@ksenijamalniece2995]

Yeey new video😍

[@vanxssa.0270]

They got a llama on the cover :O I think I´m already in love

[@Zyska7]

Watercolors! These ducks are so sweet

[@LH_ore]

They look great.

[@bakchan7602]

Aww, I liked the eyebrows on the blue icy ball thing. They made it look so distressed XD

[@JelArts]

Hahaha it made it too...human

[@Mackerachi]

I really like the cat traveller! :3

[@qualitysweat9631]

man i love your intro music

[@celxstudio]

Yeesssssss another videoooooooooo!!!

[@imaginedrewstudio2086]

can you also do a tutorial about the different kinds of canvas paper their cons and pros...Great work you inspired me to create my very own youtube art channel

[@reaganclark6343]

me remembering it's a Tuesday and you upload on tuesdays: YES *while running to my laptop*

[@amirmoreno8213]

Hey JelArts! I was wondering if you could tell me what program you use for your intro animation because that INTRO IS SOOOO AMAZING AND CUTE!!!!pleaseee

[@LandR-1]

AYOOOOOOOII!!!!!! COOLIO BEANS MY DUDZZZZZ! I LUV UR ARTWORK

[@3November953am]

Lefty!! Nice.

[@kiwimiwi5452]

My hahnemühle watercolor sketchbook also has that weird texture happening, I didn't know other watercolor sketchbooks also do that

[@octoNG]

Epic video 😎

[@noptn]

I like this type of hard-bound sketchbooks but couldn't find many from where i live. Tried moleskin and leuchtterm sketchbooks so far but neither was actually meant for watercolor.. Since this is 100 cotton I'd def try this.

[@FigsArtsandCrafts]

Love your videos and your artwork! It would be amazing to win one of those sketchbooks!

[@Smmurrs]

Saw these sketchbooks a while back and dear lord the price of them is a big ol NOPE for me. Now if they sold them individually maybe. But appreciate your review!

[@JelArts]

Yeah, I wish they sold them individually :/

[@Smmurrs]

@@JelArts yea, maybe someday I'll splurge and buy a set

[@FannyMMOs]

Smmurrs Wow honestly, those are worth more than my life :O

[@nou257]

Smmurrs comparing it to other 100% cotton papers the price is actually not so bad

[@huggablecharliepie]

@@Smmurrs try Jackson's art, they sell them individually there

[@kuraicraft]

the result turned out well on the 'smoother' paper XD are there any sketchbooks you'd recommend that have a smoother finish?

[@riverbeee9643]

As far as speckling goes, I didn't notice it on the back side of the page, did you? That would be disappointing for either side and a deal breaker. (Like why I waited on that other famous sketchbook.) Your bird doodle with the backpack is A D O R A B L E.

[@meepitydoodle]

I..I..is that a... LLAMA??!!?!! now I have to get one. 😳😱😍😍😍😍😍

[@sunnathorkelsdottir3456]

i love the watercolor humans

[@briannalukstein6878]

Hey! I love your work so much. You inspire me to keep drawing! I want to start to do commissions. Do you have any tips on where I should start?

[@serentique]

Find hot leads, people looking for commissions. Having a social media following isn't the best way to get a consistent flow of work unless you're ridiculously popular. From what I've seen others do, putting yourself out there on platforms like Reddit, asking in communities that want art drawn for them is your best bet. Having a decent log of the art you're most proud of or that have gotten the most attention is a good way for people to know you're what they're looking for. Also, don't sell yourself short! Follow minimum wage and log your hours worked on the piece. Ask for either upfront payment or half and half. Be flexible and work with the client as much as you can, but make sure the effort is worth it. If you don't feel your work is worth upwards of a minimum of $20 then you should keep practicing and gain confidence, don't give up! Any more questions send my way, I'd love to see some of your art too.

[@treacybozard7062]

Yay

[@drawingadriana6006]

All over the place is the new aesthetic 😂💕

[@sanae8275]

New video yaay

[@VxArts]

Can you make a video about good/best sketchbooks for crayons ?? 🙃

[@amberm.769]

Really love your 2nd doodle of the cat on the back side of the paper. The colors seem to have done better and didn't bleed as much as they did when you were doing the ducks. Thank you so much for sharing and keep up the amazing work ❤️!!

[@rebbecahisrael2631]

Amazing Video 💜 You

[@itsmesask]

hi what pen do you use here to do the liner?

[@remysinegal7220]

you make ducks look so cute i forget about their ability to steal souls

[@ggdazed]

I hope they're available in my country soon :"

[@pcube5]

❤️

[@leonopteryx004]

♡♡♡

[@mykeeangay7934]

How do you join the giveaway? I’d love to try the hot press one because I like playing around with ink and wash art style

[@cpereg2006]

Hello, what pen do you use?

[@sadcloud5737]

I'm actually early wow

[@mattm.6969]

Heyo!!

[@yiffyifffurboy6128]

First to say first to say first

[@recoveringsoul755]

You need a bigger brush to hold more water for the washes

[@takeashotelliot9045]

The mini palette link isn’t blue, idk if that means it works or not Edit: it works, you just have to manually put it into the search bar

[@pa9481]

i like your littles birds

[@JelArts]

Thank you!

[@chubbz539]

I hope everyone will be successful in life.You will reach all your dreams

[@Darkbulb1]

What brand watercolor palette are you using?

[@Lemu_with_a_shirt]

She's using Schmincke paint here

[@HarleyWithWings]

Yoooo..... Those prices are wayyyyy out of my range. I had an ad for them earlier. 😬

[@chedoodles]

i want haha

[@ChaosQueenVT]

How do we enter the give away tho ;v;

[@craiyg______xtinaswigmaria6471]

i love using watercolour but it's soo annoying when the paper warps >.

[@gigup1826]

Hii I'm sana, I want one sketchbook like urs.But I'm from INDIA is it possible that I can have it. And if it's 102$ then what I'll cost here.